S&M Stops Making Chrome BMX Parts

This is what their email about s&m chrome BMX Parts: dated March 16, 2019

“Due to another major price increase in Chrome Plating here in the States, we have decided to stop making American Made chrome parts. What we have in stock currently is all we will have for the foreseeable future. Stock up while supplies last.” end s&m email

Can you live without chrome S&M parts? Chrome is bad for the environment so prices keep going higher. Have you notices that chrome parts are disappearing even on automobiles?